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About Nick: I’m Nick Yarka, one of the 22 Webb sophomores going to sea this winter and blog co-contributor. I’m going to be working in the engine room of the MV Maersk Peary with my classmate Mara, as we travel down to McMurdo Station, Antarctica. On the voyage, I’m hoping to learn about the operation of ships, watch a bunch of movies, and avoid getting seasick. About Mara: I am a sophomore at Webbstitute, and I will also be on the Maersk Peary this winter. Some of my talents don't include: writing blogs, blogs, blogging, and dunking in basketball. I look forward to working in the engine room, seeing the world a bit, and writing a seaterm report to get to know the ship a bit better. What to expect (other than the unexpected): We are aboard Peary , a tanker operated by Maersk Line. Starting in Fremantle, Australia, we are a part of Operation Deep Freeze, a resupply voyage to McMurdo station in Antarctica. In the past, students have also travele